Page 4: Historical Events In 2017

Apr 02   On this day in history attack on visitors to Muslim shrine by a custodian and others in Sargodha, Pakistan leaves 20 dead   

Apr 03   Bomb on St Petersburg metro kills 11, 2nd bomb defused in the year 2017.   

Apr 04   On this day in history alibaba becomes the world's largest retailer according to US Securities and Exchange Commission   

Apr 04   In the year 2017 chemical weapons attack on Khan Sheikhoun, Syria by Syrian government forces kills more than 80 civilians   

Apr 04   Pink Star diamond sets world record price of $71 million for a gem at an action in Hong Kong in the year 2017.   

Apr 05   Pepsi ad featuring Kendall Jenner pulled after criticized for trivializing demonstrations in the year 2017.   

Apr 06   In the year 2017 chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump   

Apr 06   In the year 2017 in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town, the U.S. military launches 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at an air base in Syria. Russia describes the strikes as an "aggression", adding they significantly damage U.S.-Russia ties.   

Apr 07   Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez, Yes, Tupac Shakur , Journey, and Pearl Jam in the year 2017.   

Apr 07   Truck driven into a department store in Stockholm, killing 4 in a terror attack on this day in history.   

Apr 07   US President Donald Trump orders missile strike on Syrian airfield after chemical weapons attack on Khan Sheikhoun in the year 2017.   

Apr 08   Fifth day of protests by thousands in Caracas, Venezuela against the government in the year 2017.   

Apr 09   On this day in history 81st Masters Golf Tournament: Spanaird Sergio Garcia wins his 1st major after beating Justin Rose in a playoff   

Apr 09   Suicide car bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia kills at least 17, Al-Shabaab group claim responsibility on this day in history.   

Apr 09   Twitter footage of passenger forcibly removed from United Airlines flight in Chicago after flight overbooked causes outrage in the year 2017.   

Apr 09   Two Egyptian coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria attacked by suicide bombers leaving at least 44 dead on this day in history.   

Apr 10   "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana premieres in Toyko in the year 2017.   

Apr 10   On this day in history alabama Governor Robert Bentley resigns over relationship with an aide and possible misuse of state funds to cover it up   

Apr 10   In the year 2017 edward Enninful is announced the new Editor of "British Vogue" its first male and black editor   

Apr 13   On this day in history in the 2017 Nangarhar airstrike the U.S. drops the GBU-43/B MOAB, the world's largest non-nuclear weapon, at an ISIL base in Afghanistan.   

Apr 14   "The Fate of the Furious" directed by F. Gary Gray, starring Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson opens worldwide - highest-grossing weekend at $532 million in the year 2017.   

Apr 14   In the year 2017 meethotamulla rubbish dump collapses onto houses in Colombo, Sri Lanka killing 26   

Apr 15   On this day in history suicide car bomb targets buses carrying Syrian evacuees at Rashidin, 126 killed including 70 children   

Apr 16   On this day in history turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan wins referundum on 18-article constitutional reform package   

Apr 16   In the year 2017 world record for gathering of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes - 662 at Manoir de Ban, Chaplin museum in Vevey, Switzerland   

Apr 17   In the year 2017 1st living giant shipworm at 3 ft found in the Philippines, really a type of clam   

Apr 18   British Prime Minister Teresa May announces she will seek a "snap" election on this day in history.   

Apr 19   Fox News confirms they would be letting go of Bill O'Reilly after allegations of sexual harassment in the year 2017.   

Apr 20   Terrorist attack on police van on Champs Élysées, Paris 1 police officer killed, 2 injured in the year 2017.   

Apr 21   Taliban attack army base at Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, killing more than 100 on this day in history.   

Apr 22   Ilie Năstase thrown off tennis court for insulting British female players during Fed Cup play-off against Romania in Constanta in the year 2017.   

Apr 26   In the year 2017 gift Ngoepe becomes 1st black African to play in Major League Baseball, for the Pittsburgh Pirates   

Apr 28   On this day in history gwyneth Paltrow brand Goop and Condé Nast announce they will be launching a quarterly publication together   

Apr 29   On this day in history 3 tornadoes hit south east of Dallas, Texas, killing 5   

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Jan 01   Tony Atkinson, British economist died in the year 2017.   

Jan 01   On this day in history death of hilarion Capucci, Syrian Catholic bishop   

Jan 01   In the year 2017 death of derek Parfit, British philosopher   

Jan 02   John Berger, British art critic, novelist and painter died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Viktor Tsaryov, Russian footballer died in the year 2017.   

Jan 03   Igor Volk, Ukrainian-born Russian cosmonaut died on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history death of ezio Pascutti, Italian footballer   

Jan 04   In the year 2017 death of georges Prêtre, French conductor